The Wind Section is pleased to have an association with The Workshop offering a complete range of repair services for all instruments of the Woodwind and Brass families: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn, Trombone, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Baritone, Euphonium and Tuba. From a simple adjustment to a complete overhaul for the professional instrument, The Workshop guarantees workmanship and expediency. All materials have been meticulously sourced to ensure superior results on every repair. Guaranteed estimates will be provided before work is started. Please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in if you have any queries.

Contact Information

Jonathan Griffin, workshop manager, graduated from the prestigious Newark College in 1990. Following various repair posts in England, Jonathan moved to Scotland in 1995 where he ran the workshop for Kirkpatrick’s Musical Instrument Repairs. In 2000 Jonathan brought his skills to Edinburgh and has since, built an enviable reputation with many of Scotland’s saxophonists, flute and clarinet players in both jazz and orchestral circles.

Ruth Prowse woodwind technician, studied saxophone performance at Napier University graduating with a first class BMus (hons) degree in 2005. After a spell of working freelance managing local bands and musicians Ruth joined the team at The Wind Section in 2007. Under Jonathan’s guidance she is already establishing herself as a fine woodwind repair specialist.

Woodwind instruments

Instrument Service – flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe & bassoon

To ensure your instrument plays to its full potential, we recommend that you have it serviced annually. A service involves the following procedures:

All key-work is inspected and any worn pads or cork are replaced (maximum 4/5 pads).

Tenon corks are inspected and repaired as necessary.

Key-work is aligned, fitted and lubricated.

Each individual pad is leveled and seated.

Instrument is regulated and tested for air leaks.

Instrument is tested by an experienced player prior to dispatch.

Instrument overhaul –flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe & bassoon

On inspecting your instrument, we can give advice on whether it simply requires some general maintenance or a complete overhaul.

An overhaul involves the following procedures:

Complete disassembly and professional cleaning

minor dent work and soldering (as necessary)

key-work is aligned, fitted, and lubricated

tone holes are leveled and re-faced

key cups are leveled

springs are replaced when necessary and spring tension is adjusted

joints and tenons are precision-fitted

all pads, corks, and felts are replaced using premium materials

Instrument is regulated and adjusted to the player's preference

Instrument is play tested by an experienced player

A Guide To Pricing

Instrument

Service£

Overhaul£

Piccolo

75

195

Flute

80

210

Flute – Professional

100

240

Clarinet Eb/Bb/A

75

200/210

Clarinet Alto/Bass

125

275

Bass Clarinet to low C

180

375

Soprano/Alto/Tenor Saxophone

175

450

Baritone Saxophone

210

510

Oboe – Student

85

195

Oboe – Semi/pro

160

325

Cor Anglais

160

325

Bassoon

175

450

All other repairs are charged at an hourly rate of £40. These may include

Re-corking of tenons

Key adjustments

Dent removal on a saxophone or flute

Regulation

Twisted key mechanism or bell assembly on a saxophone

Broken neck screw etc, etc.

We have a minimum charge of £15.00

Brass Instruments

When you bring your instrument into the Brass shop you have the opportunity to speak directly to the technician who will repair your instrument –repair estimates are free. We do everything from minor repairs to major overhauls including plating and lacquering.

Professional instruments are given special attention and professional replacement materials. All Brass instruments should be serviced once a year to maintain playability and as a preventive maintenance. Brass instruments should also require cleaning and lubrication to prevent corrosion within the tubes. A Sample of Brass servicing includes the following procedures:

Complete disassembly & wash throughout.

Replacing all corks, felts and realignment of valves or rotors

Polish inner tuning slides to allow a smooth action.

All type of dent removal – price on application<

Repair of any dry solder joints

Straightening of any twisted stays or valve slides

Instrument tested by an experienced player

A Guide To Pricing

Instrument

Service Starting from£

Trumpet/Cornet

55

Flugel Horn

55

Trombone

55

Trombone Bb/F

75

Single French Horn

75

French Horn double

90

Tenor Horn/Baritone

75

Euphonium 4v Comp

75

Tuba EEb/BBb

75

Re-lacquering and silver plating work can also be undertaken. Please call for a quote.

All other repairs are charged at an hourly rate of £40 plus materials:
A sample of these services are as follows: